Eri silkworm (Samia ricini) is a multivoltine and polyphagous in nature feeding on a number of host plants. Castor is the primary food plant while other include Kesseru, Topioca/Cassava, Payam, Papaya etc.
Khophri is a type of umbrella made of bamboo and plastic. It is worn on the head to shield it from the sun and rain while going to work, especially in the paddy fields.
Food, Tools and Instruments, Traditional Practices
Summary
Dao Gogra is a place where the Chickens are kept. Bodos have a tradition of raising domesticated Chickens for commercial purpose as well as for meat and eggs.
'Beo Gongse Boro Gami Dongmwn' is a social novel in Bodo written by Tiren Boro, Rowta Chariali, Udalguri and published by N.L. Publications, A.R.B. Road Panbazar, Guwahati
'Miri Sikhla' is a novel translated in Bodo by Pramthesh Basumatary origin from Assamese 'Miri Jiyari' by Rajanikanta Bordoloi and published by N.L. Publications, A.R.B. Road, Panbazar, Guwahati.